Religious Education Coordinator

RCIA Coordinators

Steve and Luanna Francisco 815-540-8883

For Children

Religious Education classes are provided for students in grades Pre-K through 8th that do not attend a Catholic School.

The purpose of Religious Education is to instruct in our beautiful Catholic faith. Students in 2nd grade are prepared for the Sacraments ofFirst Reconcilliation and First Communion. Students in Junior High School are prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 until 7:30 in the school during the school year.

New students need a baptismal certificate upon registration.

For Adults

St. Bernadette Parish offers the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program for adults interested in learning about and/or converting to Catholocism. Please contact our parish office or the RCIA Coordinators if you are interested in learning more about the program.